Joan K Slager, CNM, CPC, DNP, FACNM, MSN

As a certified nurse-midwife, I see my primary role as listening to and partnering with women and their families. This takes place across a woman's lifespan whether they are pregnant, giving birth, postpartum, seeking well-women care, interested in family planning, or coming in with concerns about their health. I am excited to get to know you and your family while providing excellent care and valuable information to improve your life experience. My passion for helping others isn’t just within the hospital, I volunteer within the Kalamazoo Public Schools and host various blanket making events for hospitalized children. During my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, hiking and visiting Lake Michigan.

Brandi was drawn into this specialty out of amazement for the process of pregnancy and birth. She knew she wanted to be a midwife because she values health promotion and non-intervention in natural processes. One reason she enjoys going to work every day is because of the opportunity to share in the amazing process of pregnancy and birth. She also looks forward to the opportunity to partner with women and empower them to make choices that will optimize their health throughout their lifetime. Brandi’s family has been the biggest influence on her life, as well as becoming a mother of three children. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, yoga, and doing just about anything outdoors.